TOCA

Membership Renewal

2018 Annual Membership Options

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2018 TOCA Membership - Don’t forget to renew your TOCA Membership. A $10 annual donation (or more if you choose) supports year-round community events and services that maintain the quality of living in our beautiful community.

If you have not joined or renewed your membership for 2018, there are two options:

Pay via clicking the PayPal button to the right.

Or take the time now to complete the application mailed to you or click this link in order to download the 2018 TOCA Membership Application and mail it along with your check made out to TOCA. Mail your check today to: Twelve Oaks Civic Association at P.O. Box 261012 Tampa, Florida 33685-1012.

Please include your email address and phone number as they are very important and make it possible for the association to communicate important information to residents in a timely manner.

We got mail and we loved it! Thank you to residents who responded to the Membership Drive “mail-out” and promptly sent in their membership dues. A special thank you to those who not only paid their $10 dues but made an additional donation to TOCA. Thank you for your support!

A few residents took the time to include compliments and comments on their applications. Suggestions that applied to your Special Taxing District (TOSD) were referred to them. There are 994 homes in Twelve Oaks and we currently have 276 members.

News

Changes With Holiday Celebrations In Twelve Oaks - As is often said, change is inevitable. For most folks, change is also difficult. That being said and following extensive discussion at the January 23rd Business Meeting, the TOCA Board unanimously voted to discontinue luminary distribution to residents.

For the past few years less than 100 residents actually displayed the luminaries and vehicles parked along our streets hid many of the luminaries that were displayed. The annual cost for this event, which included candles, bags, sand, and supplies exceeded $500.

Yes! The 2018 Holiday Celebration will be different. It will be called “Santa Fest” and will also be the kickoff for TOCA’s Annual Membership Drive. Planned activities include Santa, who will be available throughout the festivities, free hotdogs and hot chocolate for everyone, and vendor booths to offer holiday crafts, gifts, baked goods, and more. The TOCA Board plans to continue displaying luminaries at all entrances on Christmas Eve.

For some of us this change is going to be difficult. It does not mean, however, that it won’t be worth it. The Twelve Oaks spirit is alive and well, just a little different. Please join us and mark your calendars now for December 15th. We encourage you to stop by and visit with friends and neighbors to start the holiday season.

December Holiday Volunteers!Twelve Oaks’ volunteers make a difference in our community. Their generous contributions—no matter how large or small— create a ripple of kindness that spreads over time to improve our community. TOCA would like to express gratitude to the volunteers who gave so much of their time helping with various holiday projects and activities.

In 2018, we hope volunteering will continue to play an important role in your life and that you find personal satisfaction in helping others. Please remember that your efforts are immeasurable and are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

TOCA Christmas 2017 Charity Report

Total amount of cash & checks donated by residents

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$195.00

Total amount of gift cards donated by residents

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$ 30.00

TOCA Matching Funds

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$300.00

Total donation to Operation Helping Hand

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$525.00

The James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa has treated some of the most severely injured active duty and medically retired War on Terror service members who have been in combat. Your support of this worthwhile operation will definitely help the wounded or injured service members and their families.

President Rosemarie Middleton called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Board members in attendance were Marsha Craig, Mercita Ramos, Sarah Richards, Sue Pritchard, Janet Owen, Susan Stringfellow, Martha Holmes, Jennifer Polizzi, and Scott Galusha. Board members absent were Chantale Pierre-Louis and Rose Moyer. Guests were Haden Polizzi, Heather Hale, and John Fernandez. Rosemarie welcomed Scott Galusha and Jennifer Polizzi to the Board.

Minutes: The minutes of the October 24, 2017 meeting were approved as read.

Treasurer's Report: The final 2017 treasurer’s report and 2018 Proposed Budget were approved as presented. Rosemarie reported that Chantale had filed the 2018 Annual Corporate Documents for TOCA with the State of Florida.

Annual Housekeeping: President Middleton reported or conducted the following business:

Board members must remit TOCA membership dues.

TOCA By-Laws and Twelve Oaks Deed Restrictions will be emailed to all Board members.

Holiday Light Fight: A committee will establish guidelines for this event by April 2018.

TOCA will purchase at least one new 72” wreath. Rosemarie and Sue Pritchard are investigating options for purchase. Plans include adding lighting to all wreaths.

Doggie Bags & Dispensers: Kept well-stocked by volunteers

Noise Committee: Martha announced that she was uninformed and did not attend recent TIA Meeting. Guest John Fernandez reported that he attended the meeting and encouraged all interested residents to stay informed about air traffic and noise concerns on TIA’s Casper System website.

New Business

Community Picnic: In October 2017, Board voted not to include a picnic in the 2018 event calendar.

Luminaries: Following discussion, the Board unanimously voted to discontinue luminary distribution to residents. TOCA plans to continue displaying luminaries at all entrances. Christmas in Twelve Oaks 2018 will be called “Santa Fest” and will continue to be the kickoff for TOCA’s membership drive. The date for 2018 is December 15th. Planned activities include Santa, who will be available throughout, free hotdogs and hot chocolate for everyone, and vendor booths to offer holiday crafts, gifts, and baked goods. The Town ‘N Country Garden Circle will be contacted about having a booth with plants.

Rosemarie will contact the County about applying for a Community Cleanup Grant for sometime in April.

2018 Neighborhood Improvement: Rosemarie will investigate the re-make of our TOCA magnet with important contact numbers. This magnet will be included in “welcome packages” to new residents, given out at TOCA meetings, and at Membership Drives.

February 27th General Membership Meeting: Rosemarie has finalized plans with Hillsborough County Solid Waste and has specifically requested representatives from Republic Waste.

May 22nd General Membership Meeting: The agenda will include honoring and recognizing TOCA’s community volunteers. Hillsborough County’s Department of Emergency Management – Hurricanes - will present information on hurricane readiness and preparation.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. The next business meeting is April 24th.